Project Schedule & Events

The contractor, Peak Incorporated, has implemented Phase 2 of the traffic switch onto the new lanes. The excavation of the storm pond, located at the intersection of Reece Road and MD 175 is almost complete. Verizon continues to relocate their fiber optic cables. Pipe work continues the westbound shoulder, on the storm ponds throughout the project and moving of utilities.

Phase

Time
Frame As Defined in the Consolidated Transportation
Program (Funded Year Displayed in CTP)

The contractor, Peak Incorporated, has implemented Phase 2 of the traffic switch onto the new lanes. The excavation of the storm pond, located at the intersection of Reece Road and MD 175 is almost complete. Verizon continues to relocate their fiber optic cables. Pipe work continues the westbound shoulder, on the storm ponds throughout the project and moving of utilities.

7/12/2017

During daytime hours, the contractor, Peak Incorporated, is working on the new hiker/biker trail. They are also working on drainage and clearing of tree’s in the buffer area. During nighttime work, crews are installing storm pipes at the intersection of MD 175 and Mapes. Work also continues on the new shoulder, storm ponds and the moving of utilities.

1/30/2017

The contractor, Peak Incorporated, is currently replacing sewer lines on northbound MD 175. Most work is being done during the overnight hours. The security fence is complete and the drainage and bike /pedestrian improvements are almost complete. The road widening is being held up until all utilities are moved out of the way.

10/21/2016

The contractor continues to work on drainage throughout the project limits.

The eastbound right turn lane between 20th Street and Reece Road on MD 175 is almost complete and will help reduce travel delays on MD 175. Work continues on the new shoulder, storm ponds, utilities and signal relocations.

8/10/2016

The contractor is working on the eastbound right turn lane between 20th Street and Reece Road on MD 175. This lane will help reduce the backups on MD 175. Continuing eastbound MD 175, between Reece Road to Mapes Road, the contractor is working on the new shoulder. Work is ongoing on the storm ponds, utilities and signal relocations.

7/15/2016

Contractor continues working on storm pond, storm drains, curb and gutter work, signals work and hiker/biker path. There is also night work to install the new sanitary sewer line.

5/9/2016

Crews continue to work on sewer, utility and signal relocations on MD 175 from Reece Road to Mapes Road/Charter Oaks Boulevard. Excavation and drainage work continue.

1/13/2016

Currently crews are working on sewer, utility and signal relocations on MD 175 from Reece Road to Mapes Road/Charter Oaks Boulevard. The excavation and drainage work continues in this area. Motorists should expect occasional lane closures and construction vehicles entering and exiting MD 175.

8/26/2015

Construction continues along eastbound MD 175. Excavation, drainage and utility work is continuing in this area through 2015. Motorists should expect occasional lane closures and construction vehicles entering and exiting MD 175 between Reece Road and Mapes Road/Charter Oaks Boulevard.

4/15/2015

Construction is underway along eastbound MD 175. Excavation, drainage and utility work will continue in this area through 2015 as approximately 30,000 cubic yards of material are removed. Motorists should expect occasional lane closures and construction vehicles entering and exiting MD 175 between Reece Road and Mapes Road/Charter Oaks Boulevard.

1/27/2015

Relocation of security fence has been completed. Widening and intersection reconstruction will begin early 2015 following current utility work.

11/18/2014

The intersection improvements at MD 175 and Mapes Road and MD 175 at Reece Road have been fully funded for construction. The work was advertised as one project in January 2014 and a construction contract was awarded in the spring. Construction can begin following relocation of security fence, clearing along MD 175 and initial utility work.